Mission Statement

Primary Objectives: Teach children about life through fishing Strengthen relationships between children and adults Encourage children to stay in school Provide support for adults involved in the marine industry Establish a center of activity for the ... Read more

Description

The Florida Gulf Coast Center for Fishing Foundation, Inc., is seeking volunteers to serve the community through its First Fish Forever program and its Florida Gulf Coast Center for Fishing & Interactive Museum.

Florida Gulf Coast Center for Fishing Foundation is a Florida non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to teaching children about life through fishing, to providing a center of activity for the local marine community and to commemorating the past, present, and future of fishing on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The primary objective of the Foundation’s First Fish Forever program is to establish fishing clubs in every school. The Florida Gulf Coast Center for Fishing and Interactive Museum is located at 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo, Florida and also hosts training seminars for adults in the marine industry and weekend events for children.

The Florida Gulf Coast Center for Fishing & Interactive Museum’s grand opening is April 2, 2012. With over 200,000 visitors expected each year, volunteers will be a vital part of the Center for Fishing and Museum.